Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and Lockheed Martin have begun construction on a cutting-edge MRO facility for the C-130J Super Hercules fleet in Bengaluru. Set to enhance the Indian Air Force’s operational readiness, it will offer comprehensive maintenance services and boost India’s aerospace capabilities. The facility signifies significant US-India defense collaboration and innovation opportunities.
In an interview, Dr. Vivek Lall of General Atomics discussed India’s MQ-9B programme, highlighting its role in enhancing ISR operations and industrial partnerships amid defense modernization. The USD 3-billion deal is underway, emphasizing “Make in India.” Opportunities in AI and cybersecurity signal deepening US-India defense collaboration, driven by technological advancements and local integration.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a significant agreement with General Electric for 113 F404-GE-IN20 engines, enhancing India’s indigenous fighter jet program. This deal supports the production of 97 Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk1A for the Indian Air Force, reinforcing defense cooperation and advancing India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
India is set to procure a new fleet of Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) for the Indian Air Force, estimated at INR 70,000 crore. This initiative aims to bridge the gap in airlift capabilities, bolster domestic manufacturing, and enhance defense partnerships, while ensuring technology transfer and local assembly to support ‘Make in India’.
The Indian Navy plans to enhance its maritime capabilities by inducting 36 new vessels by 2027, contributing to the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. Significant deliveries include 19 ships in 2026 and 13 in 2027, aimed at strengthening India’s operational readiness and boosting its fleet from 135 to nearly 167 warships, enhancing maritime security.
The Indian Ministry of Defence has finalized thirteen contracts worth ₹1,981.90 crore under the Emergency Procurement mechanism to enhance the Indian Army’s counter-terrorism capabilities. Key acquisitions include advanced drone systems, air defense technology, and protective gear, reflecting a commitment to modernize and equip the army for emerging security challenges.
By N. C. Bipindra In a significant push to enhance indigenous defence capabilities and foster a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, India approved the execution model for its ambitious fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme on May 27, 2025. The decision comes just days after India’s indigenous […]
By A Correspondent New Delhi: India‘s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts with state-run Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) tracked version of anti-tank weapon platforms and Force Motors Limited and Mahindra & Mahindra Limited for around 5,000 light vehicles for […]
By N. C. Bipindra India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts with its state-run companies and a private sector firm to boost the firepower of its army’s Pinaka air defence rockets. An MoD statement on Feb. 6, 2025, said the deal, worth Rs 10,147 crore (~US$1.2 billion), will […]
By A Correspondent Kolkata (January 29, 2025): India’s state-run defence shipyard Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyderabad-based Indian private defence firm Apollo Micro Systems Limited (AMS) to establish a strategic collaboration for the joint development and supply of advanced […]
By Ritu Sharma for EurAsian Times As the entire country was washed with the glow of millions of earthen lamps lit up to celebrate Diwali, the Indian Navy achieved a significant milestone as India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, achieved “full operational status.” The development puts […]
General Manoj Mukund Naravane, in an exclusive interview, tells editor N. C. Bipindra that engagement on both fronts simultaneously would be a challenge, but the Indian Army is cognizant of the possibilities and is well-poised to handle more than the two fronts. Ques. What are the military technologies […]
By N. C. Bipindra New Delhi: India‘s missile muscle got a boost with its all-weather friend Russia helping the nuclear-armed South Asian giant to catch up in air defence capabilities with its arch rival China. India and China are currently in a military faceoff in the Ladakh region […]
(Editor’s Note: The views expressed are that of the authors.) By K. T. Jagannathan and T. S. Shankar The government has no business to be in the business of running enterprises. The erstwhile Swatantra Party and its founder, late C. Rajagopalachari, often laid much store by this philosophy […]
New Delhi: E. R. Sheikh, a modernisation buff in the erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), today took over as the first Director General of the Ordnance Directorate (Coordination and Services), an institution created as the successor to the disbanded OFB and following the corporatisation of its factories into […]
